Difference between Chromosomal DNA and Plasmid DNA
Difference between Chromosomal DNA and Plasmid DNA are in tabular form below –
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Chromosomal DNA |
Plasmid DNA |
Definition |
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1. | A genome DNA which contains genetic information and found in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell is known as Chromosomal DNA. | A form of extrachromosomal DNA which is required in the recombinant DNA technology is known as Plasmid DNA. |
Transfer |
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2. | The cell division mainly transfers chromosomal DNA. | The horizontal gene transfer mainly transfers Plasmid DNA. |
Shape and size |
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3. | The chromosomal DNA is can be circular or linear and larger in size. | The plasmid DNA is usually circular in shape and smaller in size. |
DNA strand |
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4. | The chromosomal DNA is single stranded or double stranded. | The Plasmid DNA is always Double stranded. |
Involvement |
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5. | In the chromosomal DNA, histone proteins are involved in the packaging. | In the plasmid DNA, histone proteins are not involved in the packaging. |
Importance |
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6. | This DNA is an important part in the recombinant DNA technology. | This DNA is an important part in the genetic information Studies. |